Nice Rare 1875 Field Officer Kyu-Gunto

[Bochavista]

Just wanted to share some pics of an auction find. I believe and have been told it’s a fairly rare 1875 Field officer kyu-gunto. It has a very ornate back strap. Cool piece. Shout out to Shamsy and Bruce for their help!! Chris B

[Bruce Pennington]

Wow, Chris, that's gorgeous! Looks like a well made blade. I'm on the road and don't have my books, but that backstrap is definitely at least Field-grade.

 

Did you buy it, or just drooling like the rest of us?

[Shamsy]

Very welcome Chris. These swords are not my interest, but the sword appears to be a scarce 1875 pattern Army Field Officer Kyu-Gunto

 

Sword would have been carried by Major, Lt-Colonel and Colonel. So quite high up! That's probably a 'practical' blade too, looks to have a hamon. May be traditionally made or old family blade but I really can't tell from photos. Did it end up being sharp Chris?

 

Yep, he won at an auction Bruce, at a very good price I might add. One of those rare bargains.

[Bochavista]

Thanks guys. It is sharp. It is unsigned. Does ‘practical’ mean handmade?

[Stephen]

Thanks guys. It is sharp. It is unsigned. Does ‘practical’ mean handmade?

From the finished nakago id say it was.

[vajo]

Very nice one.

Congratulation!